Crewe vs Salford: Predictions, Betting Insights, Lineups & Odds for April 6, 2026

Mo. Basuony

Published: April 6, 2026 10:24 AM ET

Crewe vs Salford: Predictions, Betting Insights, Lineups & Odds for April 6, 2026

Crewe Alexandra host Salford City at Mornflake Stadium on Monday, April 6, 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 16:00. This preview pulls together form, lineups, and market angles ahead of the League Two fixture.

Match overview

The game pits a home side enjoying solid results at Mornflake against a Salford outfit on a winning run. Crewe have been reliable at home this season. Salford travel with recent momentum from league wins.

Recent form

Crewe were beaten 2-0 away by Accrington Stanley in their last outing. That result came at Wham Stadium on April 3, 2026.

Salford beat Notts County 2-1 at Peninsula Stadium in their previous League Two match. That victory made it back-to-back league wins for Salford.

Head-to-head history

Crewe have avoided defeat in the last three meetings with Salford. Their most recent clash at Peninsula Stadium ended 3-1 in Crewe’s favour.

Across the last nine encounters between the clubs, Salford won four times, Crewe won three times, and two matches finished level. At Mornflake Stadium the last four H2H results read: two Crewe wins, one Salford win, and one draw. The most recent Mornflake meeting finished 1-1.

Confirmed lineups

Both teams released starting XIs in their preferred shapes. Crewe set up in a 4-2-3-1. Salford used a 5-3-2 system.

Crewe (4-2-3-1): Ian Lawlor; Lewis Billington, James Connolly, Mickey Demetriou, Reece Hutchinson; Jack Powell, Max Sanders; Tommi O’Reilly, Matus Holicek, Josh March; Emre Tezgel.
Salford (5-3-2): Matthew Young; Oliver Turton, Brandon Cooper, Adebola Oluwo, Rosaire Longelo, Luke Garbutt; Ryan Graydon, Jorge Grant, Matt Butcher; Cole Stockton, Princewill Ehibhatiomhan.

Form and home/away stats

Over their last ten home matches, Crewe recorded six wins, two draws and two defeats. They averaged 1.50 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game at home.

Salford’s last ten away fixtures returned six wins and four defeats. Their away averages were 1.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game.

Betting markets and odds

Market prices captured on April 4 showed Salford as the shorter price to win. Salford were quoted at 2.23, with Crewe available at 2.95.

Draw no bet prices listed Salford at 1.61 and Crewe at 2.12. The both teams to score market was around 1.63 for Yes.

Asian handicap and model probabilities

One recommended angle is Crewe +0.25 on the Asian Handicap, priced near 1.67. Bookmakers placed the market probability at about 59.9% for that line.

Analysts reviewing form, injuries and historical trends estimated the chance of the +0.25 pick higher, roughly between 65 and 70 percent.

Key statistical angles

Crewe have covered a +0.25 handicap in eight of their last ten home matches.
Crewe covered the +0.25 in 15 of their last 20 home fixtures.
Crewe have covered the +0.25 in three consecutive meetings with Salford.
Salford failed to cover a -0.25 away line in three of their last five road games.

Predictions and betting insights

This summary offers Crewe vs Salford: Predictions, Betting Insights, Lineups & Odds for April 6, 2026. The data points favour a low-risk Crewe asian handicap selection.

Backing Crewe +0.25 combines home form and H2H advantage. The market odds around 1.67 present reasonable value for that outcome.

Practical notes for bettors

Check confirmed team news and late injuries before placing stakes. Markets can shift in the hours before kick-off.

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